Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 9 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 9 DESCRI... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 9 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 9 DESCRIPTION Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335220. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The NCO 10 for Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase the REACH-IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, for the Dietary Service. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following request. STATEMENT OF WORK Nutrition and Food Services refrigerator worktop is a critical part of daily kitchen operations. Refrigeration Equipment is needed to hold cold bulk cooked food prior to re-thermalization and provide sufficient space to hold cold salads, fruit, and dessert for patient service in individual pantries located in CARES Tower. Must provide ability to hold a quantity of food consistently to a minimum of 41 Degrees F. GENERAL SCOPE Includes delivery of Reach-In Display Refrigerator ITEM REQUESTED: REACH-IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, 1 SECTION Traulsen Model No. RHT132DUT-FHG 4 EA Spec-Line Refrigerator, Reach-in Display, 24" wide, 17.7 cu. ft., self-contained refrigeration, stainless steel exterior and interior, standard depth, hinged glass full-height door, interior lights, (3) adjustable wire shelves per section, microprocessor controls, 6" adjustable stainless steel legs, 1/3 HP, cULus, NSF 6-year parts & labor and 7 year compressor, standard. Visit www.traulsen.com for details 115v/60/1-ph, 8.0 amps, with cord & NEMA 5-15P, standard Door hinged on right, standard Casters, 6" high (set of 4) 2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Performance of the Refrigerators will be monitored by the Food Production and Service Supervisors. Any disparities will trigger requests for review by Engineering Service and correction within the warranty period. After warranty period, equipment will be included in NFS maintenance and repair contract. Performance of the Refrigerators will be monitored by the Food Production and Service Supervisors. Any disparities will trigger requests for review by Engineering Service and correction within the warranty period. After warranty period, equipment will be included in NFS maintenance and repair contract. 3.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS Questions: All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: kevin.peeples@va.gov With the following subject 36C25024Q0453. 4.0 SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION Quote Submission: See submission date posted. The contractors shall submit complete emailed electronic copy portable document format (.pdf) or Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) format of: Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to Kevin.peeples@va.gov. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes may not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government s receipt of the contractor s quote. 5.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA Brand Name or Equal 6.0 PRODUCT General RHT132DUT-FHG 4 EA 4 each REACH-IN DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR, 1 SECTION Traulsen Model No. RHT132DUT-FHG Spec-Line Refrigerator, Reach-in Display, 24" wide, 17.7 cu. ft., self-contained refrigeration, stainless steel exterior and interior, standard depth, hinged glass full-height door, interior lights, (3) adjustable wire shelves per section, microprocessor controls, 6" adjustable stainless steel legs, 1/3 HP, cULus, NSF 4 ea 6-year parts & labor and 7 year compressor, standard. Visit www.traulsen.com for details 4 ea 115v/60/1-ph, 8.0 amps, with cord & NEMA 5-15P, standard 4 ea Door hinged on right, standard 4 st Casters, 6" high (set of 4) 4 EA Must be an authorized distributor of items provided and provide proof of authorization. 7.0 SERVICES Receive/Delivery/Installation Cleveland VA Medical Center 10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Delivery Location Ground floor door access in Warehouse The Government maintains the option to modify the normal work week, days and hours, as necessary for the accomplishment of VHA mission. Work Required by Others All work required by other trades shall be identified under this section by the Quoter. 8.0 Security Requirements Not Applicable. Refrigerator equipment has no IT connections. The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. 9.0 Risk Control Coordination of delivery and installation. Installation will need to be coordinated with Engineering. Installation needs to be staged for the four locations so as to avoid disruption of patient service. 10.0 Place of Performance. NFS CARES Tower Pantry / Wade Park Wards 11.0 Period of Performance. Equipment: This is a one-time purchase of durable goods. Expected use life is 10 years. CLAUSES FAR Number Title Date 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT AUG 2013 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS FEB 2012 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012) AUG 2012 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT JUL 2013 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS DEC 2013 52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING JAN 2008 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2012 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES APR 1984 PROVISIONS 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS APR 2014 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS OCT 2014 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS NOV 2014